ce) the
player is already slightly dehydrated. If it is very pale yellow (like
lemonade) then he is on the way to being hydrated.

Players
should consume 17-20 oz of fluid two hours prior to the start of the game or
workout.

Players
should drink during exercise to minimize losses in body weight but should
not over drink.

Avoid
carbonated drinks. They can cause bloating and may decrease the amount of
fluid consumed.

Thirst
mechanisms don't kick in until a player has lost about 2% of his body weight
as sweat. In other words, a defensive player who weighs 250 pounds may lose
5 pounds before he even becomes thirsty. Unfortunately, this small amount of
fluid loss can hurt performance skills and the player may be fatigued before
he starts to drink!

Players often
drink to quench their mouth thirst. If a player only drinks to quench his
thirst he may be replacing only 1/2 to 2/3 of the fluids lost. As a result,
he will start the next practice or workout in a state of dehydration.
Football players need to drink throughout the day whether they are thirsty
or not.

Weigh players
before and after practice. For each pound lost during the workout, an
athlete should consume at least 20 oz of fluid. If this recommended amount
of fluid isn't consumed, the player must replace 80% of lost weight by next
practice to avoid dehydration.

Check the
color of the urine. If it is a dark, gold color (like apple juice) the
player is already slightly dehydrated. If it is very pale yellow (like
lemonade) then he is on the way to being hydrated.

Players
should consume 17-20 oz of fluid two hours prior to the start of the game or
workout.

Players
should drink during exercise to minimize losses in body weight but should
not over drink.

Avoid
carbonated drinks. They can cause bloating and may decrease the amount of
fluid consumed.

n in this state. The dedication of people such as Warren Ritter, A Cribari, Joseph Wilson, Dave Bickel, Robert Youngblood,, Keith Newcome , and countless others is second to none. People ask why do... men like these do what they do. The countless hours, the headaches with dealing with parents and yes even coaches, the time away from families, and late nights put in week after week. The answer is simple. It was so crystal clear this weekend: at Landis field. Its about the smiles on those young man's faces. Its about giving back when so many others just want to take. Its about taking a boy and giving him a sense of pride and accomplishment . Thank you gentleman.

Wow...what a weekend. The turnpike classic was awesome. I just have to say that I am proud to be a part of the CFA. What is done for these kids is first class. We are the best youth football association in this state. The dedication of people such as Warren Ritter, A Cribari, Joseph Wilson, Dave Bickel, Robert Youngblood,, Keith Newcome , and countless others is second to none. People ask why do... men like these do what they do. The countless hours, the headaches with dealing with parents and yes even coaches, the time away from families, and late nights put in week after week. The answer is simple. It was so crystal clear this weekend: at Landis field. Its about the smiles on those young man's faces. Its about giving back when so many others just want to take. Its about taking a boy and giving him a sense of pride and accomplishment . Thank you gentleman.

Wow...what a weekend. The turnpike classic was awesome. I just have to say that I am proud to be a part of the CFA. What is done for these kids is first class. We are the best youth football association in this state. The dedication of people such as Warren Ritter, A Cribari, Joseph Wilson, Dave Bickel, Robert Youngblood,, Keith Newcome , and countless others is second to none. People ask why do... men like these do what they do. The countless hours, the headaches with dealing with parents and yes even coaches, the time away from families, and late nights put in week after week. The answer is simple. It was so crystal clear this weekend: at Landis field. Its about the smiles on those young man's faces. Its about giving back when so many others just want to take. Its about taking a boy and giving him a sense of pride and accomplishment . Thank you gentleman.